Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Marsh Friends

(a chatty Willet and some Dowitchers buds above)

We've been going to the marsh just before sunset the past few days. The rain has finally died down so there's been some nice light lately. And the timing had been pretty ideal, with high tie coming an hour before sunset or so.

(Short-billed Dowitcher below)

So here's some marsh bird friends! There's been about 10-12 Ruddy Turnstones (bottom photo) hanging arund lately, which doesn't happen too often around here. Usually you'll just see one guy passing through, not a group of them, so that's kinda cool. This Great Blue was posing so nicely in some beautiful light, but he was a bit too far away for the picture I wanted. Either way, he fits nicely in that composition. (as common as GBHEs are, this is the only photo I've gotten of one...that's weird) Watery Wednesday

I love each of your little Marsh Friends, yet the top and bottom ones are my favs. I love their charm as well as the water reflection gives them even more personality. Always enjoy your splendid entries~

Happy Outdoor Wednesday- a day late! :-)I am just getting around to visiting all the blogs.Love the Great Blue- they are majestic birds and so fascinating to watch. The light on him in that photo is just perfect- really really nice.http://cailinyates.blogspot.com